Direct flights from Istanbul to Tehran SAW → IKA

AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Tehran (IKA). The flight takes about 3h 4m and covers 1,242 miles (1,999 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $284, with recent bookable fares from $201. Arrivals run on time 99.8% at SAW — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 31 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 139 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$201
Typical
$284
Most expensive
$308

What flexibility is worth here

How long you stay changes it too

  • 6–9 nights $284
  • 10–16 nights $282

Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $2 less than 6–9 nights.

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Cheapest combos

AJet Best
Thu Nov 19 00:55 → 04:30
Fri Nov 27 04:30 → 07:30 8 nights
AJet
Thu Nov 19 00:55 → 04:30
Fri Nov 27 07:20 → 10:20 8 nights
AJet
Tue Nov 17 00:55 → 04:30
Wed Nov 25 07:20 → 10:20 8 nights

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Nonstop departures observed in recent fares

Across 58 recent dates we priced, Istanbul (SAW) to Tehran (IKA) showed up to 2 nonstop departures a day, with the earliest around 00:55 and the latest around 23:40, operated by Pegasus and AJet.

00:55 01:35 01:40 20:25 20:35 21:00 21:05 21:10 21:25 21:40 22:00 23:10 23:40

Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Tehran?

Yes, AJet and Pegasus operate nonstop flights from Istanbul (SAW) to Tehran (IKA).

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Tehran?

AJet, Pegasus operate nonstop flights from Istanbul to Tehran.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tehran?

The nonstop flight from Istanbul to Tehran takes ~3h 4m (approximately 1999 km).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Istanbul to Tehran?

Arrivals run on time 99.8% at SAW — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tehran?

Round-trip flights from Istanbul (SAW) to Tehran (IKA) start at $201, with a typical fare around $284. Based on 139 recent fare combinations.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Istanbul to Tehran?

Typical round-trip fares from Istanbul (SAW) to Tehran (IKA) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $284 and around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $282. Medians from 139 recent fare combinations.

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